HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1880-01-16, Page 8THE HURON EXPOSITOR.
JANUARY 16, 1880.
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DISTRICT MATTERS.
.AuceioN Sereee-Still continues in the.
stare unit to Thomas. Kidd'. Goods are being
&ea at unheard of prices. There is a laige lot of
Goods to be sold yet, (ma intending purchasers
would do well ta ball. Auction every afternoon
and evening. Goods sold by private sale during
, the day. lkoKsoN& BLEASDELLI 682-1
ATTENTION. — CHARLES ARNOLD, the
well-known Hybridist and Nurseryman, of Pari,
Ont., vill be in town next week to remain for a
Lew days. Those wishing to secure reliable fruit
trees, seed wheat, (te,, would do well to consult
him personally before deciding on their selec-
tions. 6324
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COUNCIL.—At the • meeting of the
Town Couneil on Wednesday the time
for the return of the collector's roll was
extended to the 19th inst. The sum .ef
$50 was donated to the Fire Brigade.
The Mayor was allowed_ the sum of $25
for office rent. The remission of taxes
and the passing of accounts was the
only oth.er business transaated.
CORRECTION.—In our reference to the
McKillop Insurance Company las.
week we stated that the assessmensl
for Ioeses and expenses amounted to
cents on the dollar for the folir years.
This was an error. The correct asses-
rnent is 3 cents on the one thousand
dollars for four years. This; it will be
noticed, is a very material difference.
SEAFORTE CHEESE FACTORY.—A meet-
ing of the patrons of the Seaforth
Cheese Faclory was held in the town
hall on• Tuesday last. Mr. Roderick
Grey, of McKillop, was elected sales-
man and manager in place of Mr. R.
Goienlock,who resigned. The directors
announced that they would make the
cheese for 21 cents per pound,including
hauling of the milk, boxing, delivering
cheese at cars and all other similar ex-
penses. The directors have engaged
Mr. A. Leech, of North Oxford, as a
cheese maker for next year. This
gentleman has a good record as a maker,
and is highly recommended by some of
the largest cheese dealers, and will, no
doubt give good satisfaction. •
THE LITERARY Sociein.—The regular
meeting of the Literary Society took
place On Tuesday evening. There was
a large attendance. In the abscence of
the President and. Vice -President the
chair was occupied by Mr. W. M. Gray.
Readings were given by Misses Loge
Rogers and . johnson, and by Mess
hes
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in the Province: I knew the
e, have begun to pay down, and
n to complete the purchase. Yours
y, C. GLIB-KW:4N, Head Master.
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ERSONAL.—Thel Rev. W. E: Gifford,
of russels, will preach in the Motho-
thsi Episcopal Church" in this town
ale t Sunday, morning and evening, and.
the Rev. Mr. Edminids will _preach in
Br ssels.
Mr. Robert Jamieson left here on
We i nesday on a business trip to the old
colt try. He goes for the purpose of
purchasing spring goods. He will be
absent about six weeks. He expects
to sail from New York pal Saturday.
We wish him a pleasant and profitable
trip and a safe return.
—Mr. John Collie, son of Mr. Joseph
Collie, of Egmondville, has purchased
the Paisley Advocate, and left here on
Wednesday for his new field of labor.
Mr. Collie is a graduate of Tire Ex-
Peerren office, and for the past three
years has been connected with the Galt
Reformer. He is a clever young man,
and thoroughly understands his busi-
ness. If the people of Paisley and vi-
cinity do their duty towards him, he
will soon make the Advocate a credit to
their town and_county.
PARLOR CoNCERT•—The Concert at
Mr. T. Sharp's on Wednesday evening
wasa very enjoyable occasion, in which
a large company participated. The
programme consisted of readings, vocal
and instrumental music and social con-
versation. The musical part of the pro-
gramme was sustained by Misses Mode -
land and. Meelre, instrumental ; Misses
Walker, Stonehouse, Paterson, Mr. and
Mrs. Edmunds, and Messrs. Joslin,
Foster and Douglas, songs. A recitation
was well rendered by little Miss Bald-
win, a young lady of about five sum-.
niers. Messrs. Derbyshire, Armstrong,
Edmunds and McCaughey gave read-
ings. It is but reasonable that especial
-
mention be made -of the last named
gentleman's rendition of "Bingen on
the Rhine," which gave additional as-
surance of his well, sustained reputation
as an excellent reaier. Master Foster's
sentimental and. comic songs were well
received, and gave sure evidence of rare
musical talent. Mr. Joslin entertained
the company witli a number of selec-
tions, but gave especial satisfaction and
delight while singing "Beautiful Star"
and it Over the Hill to the Poor House."
Mr. Joslin is certainly more than g ordi-
narily Med in the' musieal line, and
n,
rs. evidently has ability above the general.
McCaughey, Peacock and Clarkson;
also recitations by Messrs. Clarkson
icia McCaughey. .The debate on Tues-
day evening next will be on " Resolve
that the ,adoption of a National
Government Paper Currency in Caned
would be beneficial." The affirraativ
will be taken by Dr. Colem.an leade
supported by Messrs. W. N. .Watson,
Hayden and James Pringle. The
negative by *Mr. W. Ca.mpbell, leader,
aupported by Meesrs. John Hannah,
James Watson and Thomas Kidd.
TUCKERSMITH AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
—At the annual meeting of the mem-
bers of the Tackersmith Bran.ch Agri -
Guttural Society, held on Thursday of
last week, the following officers and di-
rectors were elected: President, John
klullett ; Vice -President
Robert Govenlock. Directors—Tuckei
smith, William Chesney-, Robert Elgiee
John McLean, Riverside ; Hallett—
Frank Fowler, Jr., George Watt; Mc-
Killop —Thos. Dickson, George Mu rdie ;
Seaforth—Dennis Hogan and .john
Dorsey. Auditors — David. Johnson
and Geo. V. Henderson., Secretary,
Gordon McAdam; Treasurer, Robt.
Jamieson. A deputation on behalf of
the Driving Perk Association, the
lessees of tee show ground, waited upon
the directors and expressed the will
irtguess of the Association to give up
the lease if the society would adcept it. A
resolution was tmaninaously passed ac
cepting the offer of the lessees. The
grounds will, therefore; fall back into
the hands of the Society so soon as
sonee slight repairs to the fences can be
completed. _ ,
Mr. Douglas with his beautiful Scotch
songs and concertina performances was
well received a,nd repeatedly asked for.
d In all, the programme was good and en -
or joyable and the eveniug passed away
La rapidly and very cheerily, all going
e away fully resolved that they would. not
fail to attend should another such. treat
be offered.—Com.
THE GOOD Wome—The adjourned
meeting of the Seaforth Ladies' Benevo-
lent Society was held in the Town Hall
on Tuesday, 13th inst. The meeting
was opened with prayer by the Rev.
-Wfr. Edmunds'. The minutes of the last
meeting were read by the Secretary
and aeopted. The acting committee
is composed of Mrs. Hayes, President ;
Mrs. Hill, Vice -President ; Mrs. Mc-
Lean, Treasurer ; ,Mrs. Renaud, Secre-
tary ; the wives Of the clergy -men of
the town and the following ladies re-
presenting the different churches in
Seaforth: Presbyterial]. Church --Mrs.
Scott Robertson, Mrs. Ewing, Mrs. D.
D. Wilson, Mrs: Johnson. Roman
Catholic Church—Mrs. Downie, Mrs.
Kidd, Mrs. Walsh, Mrs. Ryan. Eng-
lish Church—Mrs. Benson, Mrs. Rose,
Mrs. Holmested. Methodist Church—
Mrs. Francis Sperling. Mrs. James
Beattie, Mrs. David Johnson. Episco-
pal Methodist Church—Mrs. Thomas
Sharp, Mrs. William Moore. A sub-
committee was _also appointed to re-
" ceive applications for aid and visit the
poor. at their own homes. The coin-
-inittee will meet every Tuesday in the
Tewn Hall at 3 o'clock, until further
notice. Attendance will be given at
the Town Hall every Tuesday morning
between the hours of ten and °levee
o'clock, when applicants axe requested
to state their cases. It. was agreed that
tickets should be provid.ed by the com-
inittee, entitling their holders to relief
in bread, meat, groceries, 8,:c. Moved
by Mrs. Hill, seconded by Mrs. Wilson,
that an appeal should. be made to the
I Town Council for a grant, expressing at
the same time a wish to co-operate
with them, and to receive from them
applicants for relief. The Treasurer
reported the following amounts col-
. lected :
DIVISION COURTS.—We have received
a. printed table giving the dates at
which the Courts in the several dis-
tricts will be heldduring the current
year. Wa.presum.e the object of send-
ing us this circular is that we may 09 -
tine itr in our columns. On former oc-
casions we have done this with the hope
that the county authorities would, in
due time, become ashamed of there-
eelves, and.pay for the dissernination.of
this information in the same inan6r
as iadone in most other counties. In
Huron the dates for holding the several
Courta.
are kept almost a secret, and.
any person desiring to know when any
particular Court. is to be .held, must
communicate with some of the county
officials or ask a lawyer, unless the
newspapers see fit to give the informa-
tion gratis. In Perth, Bruce, L.ambton
and other counties the Courts are ad,
vertieed in the principal local papers,
and the public are kept Constantly in-
formed on this important matter. .Lt is
time that the County Council. Of Huron
adopted a similarly honorable Course,
and not force their officials, year - after
year, to Sponge gratuitous advertising
from the local: press.
A _Goon OFFER.—MR. EDITOR.—SiT, I
wish. through yonr friendly columns to
extend a cordial invitation to all stu-
dents in this vicinity who may think
it advisable to attend the Saturday
class at the High School. I expect to
meet most of the present intermediate
class from 9 to 12 during the„ cool
Months, for the purpose of discussing
the most recent methods 'and develop -
naents in Algebra, applications of
Algebra, to Geometry; &c., beyond the
ordinary text -hook work, -which it is not
foiled convenient to take up in the
ordinary lessons. As this is entirely
outside ordinary school work, I feel at
liberty to welcome any earnest students
velet may value a little help more than
a pyramid of pity. The class begins
next Saturday, the 17th of Dec., and is
entirely free to all.. I wish also to state
that a.ny one interested in elementary
chemietry who may be able to attend
on Friday afternoons, .will te welcome
to hear the ISssons and observe the ex-
periments which will be frequently
performed On those afternoons durieg.
the next four months. While it has
always been a gratification to me to
lend a helping hand to others struggling
upwards, I must candidly acknowledge
itire. Editor, that I have been led to
make the above off6r from purely selfish
motives. I am anxious to make the
the Seaforth High School equal to the
By Mrs. Robertson and Mies Cull $47 80
By Mrs. Tfill and, Miss Fitzgerald 3 25
By Mrs. Renaud and Mrs. Benson 7 40.
By Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Rose 27 95
By Mrs. Sharp and Mrs. Walsh 58 07
$144 47
Several cases requiring immediate at-
tention were taken into consideration,
and relief granted to the amount of $10.
The great end to be kept in view in
thus endeavoring to bring the distribu-
tion of charitable funds and the care of
the poor under a systematic scheme, is
the discountenancing of street begging,
a habit most destruclive to the moral
and 'social character of the poorer
classes. It is, therefore, earnestly re-
quested that every effort will be made
by householders tO put down this cus-
tom, a',nd refer the poor to the society
opened, for their relief. For private and
individual kindness there are always
open channels which no public charity
would desire to interfere with. The
object of a united and systematio effort
such as the present is to care for our
poorer brethren, and while supplying
their wants to endeavor to stimulate
thern to industry, encourage self -depen-
dence, and helping them as far as pos-
sible to help themselves.—Cr.
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Bayfield. •
RAILWAY MA1 TERS STILL PROGRESSING.
—At a, meeting held on Tuesday night
last, a deputation was appointed to
meet Mr. Hickson, the manager of the
'Grand. Trunk, on his way east from
Chicago, regarding the railway to Bay-
field.' Everybody seems to be of one
mind on ' railway matters now. It is
to be hoped that it will soon come, and
that Bayfield Will again be what it
once was before, the best matket
Heron. '
INTERESTING ITEMS.—A .very SIICCOSS-
ful tea-raeeting was held in St. Andrews
Church, Bayfield, on Tuesday night
last. The esteemed pastoe, Rev. G.
Paterson presiding, he must have felt
very grateful for the large number who
attended. Miss McDonald and Miss
Mary Gorden presided alternately at
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the organ. Mr. Danby said he never
heard better music. Bayfield is,s some
very good choirs. That in the Pres-
byterian Church, led by Mrs. Patterson,
and in the English church by Miss
Looby, deserves special • mention.— A
few days ago 1Vliss Looby, the talented
organist of the English church, was
presented with a handsome purse, con-
taining Ipo, for her serVices. She is
. well supported, and. deserves to be so.
Blyth.
BRIEFS. — The Sacrament of the
Lord's Supper will be dispensed in St.
Andrews church in Blyth, on the firet
Sabbath of Feburary. — Miss Mary
Gracey, of Essex, is at present in Blyth
visiting her brother,Mr. Samuel Gracey.
—On Monday last, Mr. Wm. Hawk-
shaw, of the Commercial, was in Exeter
attending the funeral of. Mrs. John
Hawkallisw, of Exeter. --ef:Mr. James
Truex, merchant, who baig' been very
ill, is .now by the doctor, pronounced
out of danger.
Goderich Township.
PA.RTY.—A number of young folks as-
sembled at the residence of Mr. J.
Henry, of the llth concession, a few
evenings ago, where they • amused
themselves tripping the "light fantas-
tic" until a late hour. •
PERSONAL.—Mr. Wm. Sheppard, of
Iowa, and formerly of this township, is
visiting his friends and acquaintances.
—Messrs. Wm. and Arthur Elliott have
returned home from Saginaw, Michi-
gan, where they have been stopping for
some time.
NEW qRAND OPERA. Her..e.—The grand
affair of the season was the opening of
Kidd's new Opera Hall on the evening
of the 9th inst. Mr. Fahey delivered
the opening address, and the rest of the
programme was made up of comic, sen-
timental and character songs. Foreign
talent was selected from Toronto, Strat-
ford, London, Seaforth, Mitchell and
other prominent towns in the Domin-
ion. The number present were about
500, and great credit is due Mr. Kidd
for the origin of such an entertainment
in our midst. The new opera hall pre-
sents a fine appearance, and is a credit
to the town.
Lumley.
Hien WINDS.—Last week a .terrible
wind storm passed over here, laying the
fences in all directions.
THE FLOOD.—The flood caused by the
late rains has done considerable dam-
age in this vicinity, carrying several
rail fences, &c., away.
GO.NE TO HIGH SCHOOL.—Mr. G. A.
Powell, ex -teacher of Lumley School,
has gone to the St. Marys High School
for another step in education. Success
to him.
NEW TRUSTEE.—At our last school
meeting Mr. John Glenn, Jr., was elect-
ed trustee in the place of Mr. James
Fyfe, whose time has expired. The
'names of the trustees are as follows:
Jahn Kydd, Robert Cann and John
Glenn.
Fansville.
TEA MEETING.—A tea meeting was
held in the Bible Christian Church, on
Tuesday evening, the 6th inst. The
attendance was not as large as expected
owing to the rain the day previous -hav-
ing converted the roads into an almost
impassable condition. After all present
had been supplied with the sumptuous
repast set before them by the ladies,
the chair was taken and ably filled by
Mr. D. Steinbach, of Zurich, when
addresses were given by the pastor,
Rev. N. Smith, and Rev. Mr. Jamieson,
of Bayfield, and Mr. , Sutherland, of
Clinton. The Fansville choir enliven-
ed the evening with a few pieces of
select music. Miss Marion Ferguson
and Miss Jennie Wilson presided at the
organ. After a most enjoyable evening
had been speut, the company departed
to their homes well pleased with the
night's proceedings.
Bluev-ale.
AMUSEMENTS. — The Brussels brass
band are to give us a serenade on Fri-
day evening, and. the Wingham Comic
Troupe on Wednesday evening expect
the young people will turn out good.
TEA MEETING. — The Presbyterians
purpose having a tea meeting on the
27th inst. to help defray the expenses of
the new manse built last summer.
There are a number of good speakers
engaged for the occasion, and nothing
will be spared to Make it a good enter-
tainment.
CHANGED AGAIN.—The hotels here
have taken another roll over. Mr. Robt.
Johnston has rented his term of the
Royal Hotel to Mr. Conover, of Galt,
and formerly landlord of the Albion
Hotel, Listowel. He comes well re-
commended.—Mr. George Churchill, of
the Dominion Hotel, has re -let to Mr.
John Patterson, who appears to be the
only right man in the right place.
Tuckersmith.
ACODENT.—On Wednesday of last
week Mr. Peter Moore, who resides near
the Red School House, met with a most
painful accident. He was assisting a
neighbor to cut wood pith a sawing
machine, when a log r9lled upon his
leg, breaking it below the knee. Medi-
cal aid was secured and the injured
limb was set, but it will be some weeks,
even under the most favorable circum-
stances, before Mr. Moore will be around
again.
SellOOL BOARD MEETING.—A meeting
of the Public School Board was held at
Egmondville, on the 8th inst., for the
purpose of receiving the returns of the
elections in the several wards. Mr. Mo -
Ewing was appointed chairman pro tem.
The poll books were presented and ex-
amined, with the following results, viz :
Ward No. 1—It. N. Brett, re-elected by
acclamation; No. 2—A poll was held
between G-eorge Sproat and. Peter Mc-
Tavish The vote stood: For Mr.
Sproat, 45; Mr. McTavish, 38. Mr.
Sproat was declared duly elected. No.
3—Sohn Doig, by acclamation. No. 4—
George Dobson, by acclamation. ' The
newly elected trustees having subscribed
the declaration of office, the Board was
then reconstituted, when it was moved
by Samuel Wallace, seconded by John
Wood, that John Doig be chairman for
the current year—Carried unanimously.
Moved by James McEwing, seconded by
R. N. Brett, that George Sproat be
secretary -treasurer for the cerren.t year
—Carried. Moved by Mr. Brett, sec-
onded -by John Wood, that Jacob
Schmidt be caretaker of the Egmond-
ville school for 1880, at a salary of 425
per annum. The reports of the various
schools were examined, signed and seal-
ed, and ordered to be sent to the Coun-
ty Inspector. The secretary was order-
ed to post up the notices required by
law, giving the result of the, .elections.
A discussion arose about teacher&
salaries' which did not result much in
favor ofthe poor teacher. An applica-
tion was received from Mr. Cumerson,
teacher, No. 3, for some alterations,
which were ordered to be enquired into.
Applications were received from Nos.
1, 3 and 9 for assistants for two months
Which was granted, and teachers to be
employed at once. The Board then
adjourned to meet again on the first
Saturday in February, at Egmondville,
at 2 o'clock p. m.—GEORGE SPROAT,
Secretary.
Hibbert.
REMOVED. — Mr. Doggies McTavish
Mdved away from Cromarty on the 2nd
inst., to Mount Pleasant, where he is
following the teaching.
!GOOD PRICE.—Mr. Duncan Stewart,
of the 12th concession, recently sold to
an American buyer, a horse for $155.
This shows that it pays to raise heavy
horses.
&roe HIMSELF.—Mr. Charles Henry,
a son of John Henry, formerly of this
place, nbw of the North West, while
oat with his brother shooting game, ac-
cidentally shot himself. He appears to
have laid the gun on a log, then getting
over pulled the gun after him by the
muzzle. The hammer caught on the
log, and discharged the contents into
his arm. The shot has been extraeted
and he is now recovering. This should
be a lesson to those who have become
fool hardy with fire -arms.
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MOrris".
ACCIDENT.—Mr. George Whitten, of
Grey, who has lately been employed
With Mr. Wm. McCutcheon, of Morris,
had. his foot badly cut while out chop-
ping.
ELECTED.—Mr. Robert Armstrong haa
lately been eleeted as school trustee for
the ensuing year for school section No.
5, Morris, in place of Mr. Jas. Stubbs.
We join in wishing Mr. Armstrong suc-
cess.
FINISHED. — Mi. A. Morrison and
W. Butts have finished up threshing,
and this season has been nothing be-
hind the past season. Abe and Bill are
noted for their superior knowledge in
running a threshing machine.
A BEE.—Mr. Francis McCutcheon,
Jr., had a small' gathering of men, and
succeeded in getting about 45 cords of.
wood cut. Mr. McCutcheon is deserv-
ing of a good day's work, as he always
works faithful fOr others on similar oc-
casions.
Mc
BIG WORM—During the past six days
of- last week, Messrs. Geo and Archi-
bald Getty, John Patterson, Wm. Rielly
and E. McNamara, cut and, squared
from the stump 14,000 feeti of square
timber, for Mr. John Latimer, timber
merchant of Toronto. The 'whole of
this timber was hewed by Mr. E. Mc-
Namara, and it was made on the farm
of Mr. Wm. McMichael. Each piece of
timber made will average 69 feet.
DEBATE.—The uenal Deb eting Society
of School Section No. 4 was some time
ago re -organized for the purpose of .car-
rying on debates during thepresent
winter. Although there are quite a
number of literary men among the
young and middle aged -of this locality,
still it is very 'unfortunate that so few
can be induCed to take part in an em-
ployinent sO edifying and entertaining.
The subject discussed last Tuesday
evening was "Resolved that capital
punishment should. be abolished." The
leaders were—J. Hartly on the affirm-
ative, and Geo. Lepkhart on the
negative. The parties chosen to assist
the affirmative were Geo. Murdie, R.
Sperling and Jas. Lockhart. Those to
assist the negative were G-eo. McIntosh,
Geo. Turnbull and Jas. Cusic, bait of
these expected to assist,only one on the
affirmative, and two on the negative
put in an appearance. The subject was
ably discussed on both sides. The decis-
ion was in favor of the affirmative. The
next debate will be held on the evening
of the 22nd inst., when • the following
subject will be discussed: "Affirmed.
that Township Boards should be
established." The affirinative will be
led by Geo. Murdie, assisted by J.
Hartley and W. J. Shannon. The
negative will be led by Geo. McIntosh,
assisted by Geo. Lockhart and Geo.
Turnbull. As the subject is one which
at present, is causing considerable
aeitationit would be well for all Parties
igterested in educational matters to
attend.
Brucefield.
OUR CHEESE FACTORY.—A meeting of
the patrons and others interested in the
Brucefield cheese factory will be held in
Turner's hall, on Saturday the 24th
_inst., at 1 o'clock. Let there be a big
turn out.
TEA MEETING.—There will be a tea
meeting held in the Canada Methodist
Church, Brucefield, on Wednesday
evening, the 21st inst. in behalf of the
Sabbath School Library. Addresses
will be delivered by several popular
ministers. All are cordially invited.
CHANGED HANDS.—Kayser's Hotel has
again fallen into the hands of Mr. Stong,
its former owner, he having re -exchang-
ed his farm for the hotel property with
Mr. Cot*. We also understand that
Mr. Stong has purchased Mr. Kayser's
lease of the premises, and that he will
resume possession after the 1st of April.
Mr. Kayser has proven himself a good
and obliging 1 landlord,'and should he
again locate 1 in the neighborhood, he
will receive liberal share of public
patronage. I
Peesonet.-1--, The many friends of Rev.
Mr. Thomson, pastor of Union Presby-
terian Church, Brucefield, will learn
with deep regret that he is confined to
his bed with a severe attack of illness.
Some weeks go he caught a bad cold
which settled upon his lungs. We hope
the reverend aentleman's illness may be
qf short duration, and that he will soon
again be able to attend to his usual
duties. The services in hia clrurch on
Sunday next will take place at 2 o'clock
p. m., instead of at the usual hour, and
the Sabbath School will be held at 1
o'clock.
THE FARMERS' AND MECHANICS' MEET-
ING.—The anuual meeting of the Huron
Farmers' and Mechanics' Association
was held in Kayser's Hotel, Bruccfield,
on Wednesday last. There was a very
fair attendance of manufacturers and
their agents. After amending the con-
stitution and tenaodelling the scale of
points for testing the machines, the fol-
lowing officers were appointed for the
ensuing year: R. McMordie, President;
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John Cooper, Vice -President; J. A.
Young, Secretary; Wm. Edgar, Treas-
urer, John Young, Sr., Field Officer:
Judges—Messrs. WM. Bell, Tucker -
smith; James White, Hay; James Ma-
haffey, Port Albert. It. was resolved
to open a special class i for self -binder
reapers, and for binders. he next
annual meeting is to be held at Kippeth
—In the evening a large company as-
sembled to take part at the annual din-
ner- At the appointed hour 'the com-
pany sat down to an excellent repast,
which had been gotten up in host Kay-
ser's best style, and after doing ample
justice thereto, the literary part of the
feast was commenced' by the President,
Mr. McMordie taking the and
Mr. John HAWAII, of Hullett, the vice
chair. Among those present we noticed,
besides the officers of the Association,
Messrs. John Copeland, S. Pike and A.
Kennedy, of Clinton; Messrs. Robert
McMichael, James Stewart, D. Hogan,
Dr. Campbell, A. Forbes, M. Pillman,,
H. Town, M. Y. McLean and others,
from Seaforth; Messrs. G. E. Jackson,
0. Rudolph and A. Charlesworth, from
Egmondville; Robert Charters, John
Cameron and Charles Mason, froni
Tuckersmith ; Henry Hollingshead from
Hay, Mr. Perkins froze Exeter, and
many others whose names we do not
now call to mind. The evening was
pleasantly spent, toast, song and senti-
ment following each other in rapid suc-
cession. Excellent speeches were made
in response to toasts by Messrs. Mc-
Mordie, McMillan, Jackson, Dr. Camp-
bell, Charles McLeod, of Brantford, and
others, while the musical part of the
entertainment was well sustained by
Messrs. R. Carmichael, 'H. Town and
James Stewart. Owing, no doubt, to
the rough state of the roads, the attend-
ance was not quite so large as in some
former years, but all present seemed to
enjoy themselves most heartily, and the
success of the occasion was more mark-
ed in this r spect than itt point of at-
tendance.
Brussels.
MsitxsTs.--Fall wheat 41.24 to $1.25;
Peas 60c to 62c; Barley 40c to 45c ;
oats 27c to 30c; hay $7.00 to $8.00 per
ton.
THE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. — The
annual meeting of the members of the
East Huron Agricultural Society for the
election of officers will be held- in the
town hall, Wroxeter,on the 21st inst.
BRIEFS.—The Brussels branch of the
River Maitland. has been higher for the
past week than it has been for the past
4 years.— The high wind on Friday,
last blew downences and several
chimneys in town.—Very little grain
has been on the market for the past few
days owing to the roads being in such a
bad state.—Mr. P. Moore has sold his
park lots on the Graham property to
Mr. Garvin,of G-uelph.—At the meeting
of the School Board on Friday last, Mr.
W. G. Hingston was re -appointed chair-
man of the board.
E TpTAINalENT.—An en tertainm ent
was held in the town hall, on -Wedes-
day evening, in the interest of the chil-
dren of St. John's Church Sabbath
School. A very nice programme by the
children was provided, consisting of
songs and recitations. Rev: Mr.
Mathews, of Clinton, addressed the
children and exhibited his magic
lantern views, Which were very good.
At the close the children of the school
were all presented with prize books ac-
cording to their merits. The children
of the school also presented Mr. C. R.
Cooper, their superintendent, with an
address and a very nice silver and glass
pickle holder and napkin ring. The
whole affair passed off very pleasantly.
Stanley.
TEA MEETING.—A tea meeting will be
held in the Methodist Episcopal church
on the Goshen line, on the evening of
Thursday, the 22nd inst. Refreshments,
speeches and music will be the order of
the evening. A good time is expected
and there should be a large attendance.
AMPUTATION.—011 the 6th inst. Mr.
John Bothwell, Sr., of the llth conces-
sionfof Stanley, had his lee amputated.
below the knee. A number of years
since he cut his. leg with an axe, and
there has been a running sore ever
since. It was getting so bad that it
was deemed best to amputate the limb,
which was done accordingly.
THE AGRICULTUILLL- SOCIETY.—At the
annual meeting of the Stanley
Branch Agricultural Society, the fol-
lowing officers and directors were
elected. for the ensuing year; John
Tough, President ; James Armstrong,
Secretary and Treasurer. Directors.—
John Walker, Alex. Sparks, Ed. West -
'Jake, Wm. Townsend, Wm. Morgan,
Alex. Granger, James Cowie, James
Thompson and Joseph Wild. Messrs.
James Burns and John A. Rutledge
were appointed auditors. The report of
the Directors showed the society to be a
little behind financially on the past
year's transactions, but they intend
making a "big push" this year, and.
will no doubt make up the deficiency,
increase the prize list, and come out at
the end of the year with a surplus.
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Varna.
NEW BUSINESS.—Mr. Robert Haxby
has opened a new grocery store in Var-
na. Mr. Haxby is well known to the
people of the vicinity as being a reliable
business man, and he will, no doubt, do
a good trade.
Hurdia Notes..
Wood.. frequently sells for less than
$2 per cord iu Clinton.
—Geo— Coghill, of Cranbrook, left
recently on a visit to" the land of the
heather." •
—Mr. Hector Buie, of Blyth, has left
that place to take the position of teacher
of Kinburn school._
—Daisies in bloom in the garden of
Mr. Thomas Cooper, Clinton, on the
7th inst, Mild weather.
—One of the editors of the Wiugham
papers is laid up with a sore knee, and
the other is nursing a sore leg.
—Mr. A. Dolmage, station master,
Brussels, is just recovering from a
severe siege of inflammation of the
lungs.
—The people of Londesboro village
are still craving to have a separate
School Section, with better school ac-
commodation.
—Narrow escape from fire. Residence
of James Patton, Township clerk,Goder-
ich Townahip.. Damages, $100, sedured
insurance.
—Mr. Hennings, of Goderich, a short
time since killed. a five months old
Poland. China pig which weighed 214
lbs. Supposing the animal weighed
.22 lbs. at birth, he must have added one
.1
and a quarter pounds of the forbidden
flesh to his system, per day, up to tine
of killing.
—Mr. Robt. Cameron has leased his
blacksmithing establishment in Oran -
brook to Mr. J. Alexander, of Ethel, for
a term of years.
—Friday evening, 2nd inst. At the
residence of H. Snell, Esq., Hullett.
A merry surprise gathering,:and a few
hours social enjoyment.
—Mr. Walter Smith, of Brussels, has
been down with a severe attack of
inflammation of the lungs. We are glad
to learn that he is recovering.
—Thos. Greenway, Esq., returned. to
his home in Centralia from Manitoba
on Friday last, • where he will remain
until the opening of the Manitoba Leg-
islature.
WINTER GOODS. •
A. C.',..McDOPCALL & CO.
ARE TODAY OFFERING
SPECIAL BARGAINS
In Every Department of their House.
—Twenty-five years of joys and sor-
Stock was Never Better As -
rows. Silver wedding celebration of .
-Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Linklater of East sorted than it ts to-da„y.
Vawanosh, on Tuesday 29th ult. A
happy time was spent.
—T. Elliott, of the 7th concessio
Goderich Township; has been over
Dakota, and. got his feet frozen. H
has taken up- a large portion of land i
that Western Province.
—Mr. H. Steep, of Goderich Tow
ship, purchased a handsome piano f
One of big daughters, as a Christm
present. Miss Steep is to be congratula
ed over such a fine gift.
—Mr. J.. H. Johnson, of llowick, ha
a Leicester ram aged 3 years, whic
weighs 325 lbs ; it took the first pri
and diploma at -Howick Agricultur
Show and the same in Minto.
—The extensive carriage factory an
bending works some time ago erected i
Londesboro is itt an active state of
decay and idleness. It is a inonumen
of folly, unwise capital and "hum."
—During the festive season Messrs
Ouimette dc Taylor, of Londesboro, go
rid of nearly three hundred pounds
candy. What an amount of gnawin
gum -sucking and teeth -destroying mus
have followed.
--Mr. J. H. McCasey, of Sunshin
intends starting in a few days for Owe
Sound, itt order that he may finish hi
education. Mr. McCasey has prove
himself fully qualified to pass the en
trance examination.
— "Soop, lads! soop I" Sheriff Gib
bons, of Goderich; has given a gol
medal, worth $80, for competition be
tween the clubs in the county of Huron
The clubs are Goderich, Seaforth, Wing
ham and. Wroxeter.
—Counterfeit bills are in circulatio
in the vicinity of Lucknow. Chiefi
Dominion Bank fours, old'- issue, On
tario Bank tens, and Commerce fives,
old issue. The Lucknow Bank dete4ed.
several during the last week.
— A new Division Court has been es-
tablished at Crediton, and Mr. A. Hob -
kirk has been appointed clerk. In
choice of appointment no better could
possitly have been • made. Mr. J.
Ellis has been appointed. to the bailiff -
hip. .
--Two sons of Mr. John Donnelly, of
Gorrie, were skylarking, one having a
pitchfork in his hand; the other turn -
d around tuddenly widen the prong of
he fork entered between the pupil of
he eye and the eyelash,piercing through
he latter.
—Daniel Moran had a narrow escape
rom serious injury, at Gorrte one day
ately. He was stepping on the fender
f a cutter, to get in, when he fell back-
ards between the shafts and between
he horses' feet. Dan. will te more
areful in future.
—Mr. F. S. Scott, returning officer,
russels, gave tho casting vote favor
f Dr. Graham, in the matter of the
ie vote between Mr. Vanstoue and.
hat gentleman as candidates for the
unicipal council. Dr. Graham was
he old councilor.
—On the 25th ult., Messrs. Geo. Bis-
ett, Isaac Bissett and Anderson, the
a,st two of Wyoming, were on a visit to
r. Henry Westcott, of Usborne. When
hey had hitched up to -return home,
heir horse reared up and fell upon the
ard. ground., bursting a blood vessel.
The Stock of Silks, Dtess G-oeds, Man-
tles, Milliner, Hosiery, Gloves
Laces, Trimmings and Staple
Cioods is imequalled in
the County.
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GLOVES — Warm Winter Gloves,
M IL LI N ,Tsr75)320,ettanlla
ReTheacleDBtseaver Bonnets and Hats
from 42.50 up.
MANTLES—WarmfrGoeitt2nuppautesrntemr8 8,B1 ret oiaemv: 02Mszi atoin:nel
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half price. Wrap Cloaks, Dolmans
Circulars, &-c.
DRESS GOODS—We are clearing
out the entire stock at prices which -
convince everybody that we carry
out our advertisements to the very
letter.
HosfERY—Most complete Stock we
ever carried, and. at popular prices.
Our sales in this department amply
prove this.
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Mits, ese., in great variety.
'FLANNELS---eaFp.ancy Wool Goods
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PURCHASE YOUR CLOTHING
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—FROM—
A. G. MCDOUGALL & .00
They keep the largest stock to select
from. All their goods are thoroughly
well made and finished, and their prie.,es
I are fully 30 per cent. lower than those
of any other house.
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—They don't like those new-fangled
hot air furnaces as a means of accumu-
lating heat, in St James' claurch,Goder-
ich Township. From a want of proper
construction, or other cause, the fur-
naces fill the church with smoke, and
they have been discarded, and replaced
by stoves. Very often an old friend. is
the truest.
—One day last week Mr. Matthew
Brandon, of the tenth concession East
Wawanosh, had the inisfortune to lose.
two fingers off his right hand. He,
along with others, was cutting wood
with a drag saw, and, while oiling the
machinery, got his hand caught be-
tween the fly wheel and shaft, with the
above result.
—On Friday night last, Mr. W.
Sweet, veterinary'surgeon, Exeter, was
hastily -called to the farm of Mr. Farm-
er, t� attend. to three horses, but before
his arrival they were all dead. It ap-
pears that a leak in the granary- had
permitted a large quantity of wheat to
escape, and the horses having access to
it ate a large quantity with the result
stated above. 1
—At Brussels, on the afternoon of the
5th inst., during an altercation with his
sister Hannah, a youth named Salem
Armstrong hastily flung a large pair of
scissors at her. The_ point struck the
girl in the thigh, Making an -ugly wound..
A medical man was called in, and i
stitched it up. Had it bit a few nches
further away, the femoral artery would.
have been cut.
—On Monday evening last, -about 8
o'clock, fire wasidiscovered in the office
of Mr. Phillips, at Bryth. The floor
underneath and around the stove had.
caught fire. It soon gained rapid head-
way, and had it not been for the
strenuous efforts of Mr. Phillips and
others, the whole block situated On
the corner of Queen and. Dinsley streets
would most likely have been reduced to
ashes.
—The children attending Knox
church Sabbath School, Brussels, were
regaled with cakes; candies, nuts, etc..,
on New Year's afternoon, after which
each scholar was presented with a hand-
some book. ;. The gifts were well appre-
ciated. During the afternoon, in addi-
tion to addresses from gentlemen pres-
ent, recitations were given by Misses
Lizzie Dickson, Maggie Hislop, Ida
Thomson, Lizzie Jackson, Clara Thom-
son, Mabel Jackson, Maud Thomson
and Mr. T. McGillicuddy.
—On Monday, 5th inst., as Mrs. Ar-
chie Brant, of lot 3, concession 1, Mor-
ris, was going to visit a neighbor, Mrs.
Smith, and thinking the noon trains
were past, went along the railroad
track to shorten her journey. When
nearly across the bridge on the first con-
cession, a train overtook her. She had
VISIT OUR SALE.
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We have marked down the whole of
, our immense stock of Men's, Boys' and.
Youth's Clothing.
See our New Style Overcoats, beauti-
fully -lined and finished, This is the
best value in town. Price, $6,75.
See our New Style Ulsters, newest
materials. We know this to be excel-
lent value. Price, $7.50.
SPLENDID WINTER SUITS.
We have five hundred Suits to seleet
from, in all the newest and best ma-
terials. Price, from $9.50 up. -
BOYS' AND YOUTHS'.
All can be suited in Boys' and Youths:
Clothing at our establishment 11
sizes are kept in stock, and the prices
will suit the most economical. Cali,
see and judge for yourselves.
No Gifts. No Discounts. Plain
Figures and Net Prices Only
A. G. MCDOUGALL & 00,
Importers of and Dealers in DRY
GOODS Only.
'just thne to throw herself off th.e track
on to the sleepers between it ana
the guard on the bridge, when the train
swept by. By the violence of her fall
on the sleepers, she had her face bad -
sly cut, causing a eonsitlera.ble loss of
blood,sanu_cneaau
nyafteinoon, 4th instAddresses
Ameeting. of the Gospel Temper -
ion was held in Brussels on
were delivered by Mr. T. McGillicuddy
and Rev. Messrs. Fear and ROSS. Mr.
D. Watson occupied the chair. A num-
ber of persons came forward at the
close and signed the pledge. Over fifty
persons have joined the Union so far.
The next meeting will be held in Mel-
ville Church on Friday evening, 16t1i
inSt., when the pledge cards will be
given to those who haVe signed. Every
person is invited to attend
—Fora number of yearspast Alias been
the custom of Mr. R. McAllister, Sr., of
Grey, to throw open his doors at New
Year's to Plymouth Brethren and have
a few aa3s spent in fellowship and
prayer. This year about 120 persons,
some from distant parts of the- Pro-
vince, availed themselves of Mr. Mc-
Allister's hoepitality, and for about a
week meetings were held daily at Ins
house. Th4 gathering was addressed
chiefly by Mr. Buchanan, a teacher and.
evangelist from London - Mr Clarke, of
Muskoka ; Mr. O. 013rien, Mr. Man,„<*er,
of New York, and Messrs. MeKechnie-
and Howitt.
Osic HALL.—Your attention is direct-
ed to the new and fashionable fur caps
just received at the Oak Hall Clothing
Establishment, consisting of Sea Seal,
Persian Lamb, Mink and Otter, with
and without _peaks. Full lines in
imitation .Seal and Coney. Also a full
range in boys goods in imitation, Seal,
Lamb., Coney, Hair Seals, Plush and
Grey Lamb. Also a very large variety
of inen's Hair Seals in all styles with or
without peaks. The above goods are
first class and need only to be seen to be
fully appreciated. Gentlemen about to
invest should not fall to inspect theni
before purchasing elsewhere. Hssey
ANDERSON.
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